Brian Goodman, CEO of Golden Matrix Group, is the latest guest on the SBC Leaders podcast as he joins Sue Schneider, Co-Founder of Defy the Odds Startup Launchpad, to detail his journey as a pioneer of online gaming.

The duo discuss the “crazy” chance Goodman took on regulated online gaming, the significant technological advancements in the industry and the challenge of balancing player acquisition cost against the lifetime value of that customer.

They also talk the importance of player data and the role of AI in processing this data, the complexities of regulation in different jurisdictions and the unique challenges of developing a sportsbook product.

Scott Vanderwel, CEO of Pointsbet Canada, joined Sue Schneider, SBC’s VP of Growth & Strategy North America on the SBC Leaders Podcast to discuss his role in developing Pointsbet’s operations in Canada.

The duo also talk about his journey from telecommunications to gaming, the origin story of the company in Australia, Fanatics' acquisition of Pointsbet’s US assets and the importance of “uniquely Canadian” sports partnerships for the operator.

Catherine Meade, VP of Community, Sustainability & Social Responsibility at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), joined Sue Schneider, SBC’s VP of Growth & Strategy Americas, on the latest episode of the SBC Leaders Podcast to talk about how the Ontario gaming landscape has changed for OLG since the opening of the regulated market in 2022.

The duo also discuss her role at the corporation, the collective responsibility for responsible gambling amongst Ontario's operators and the power of teamwork.